City

Lamar, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Spencer County  ·  Indiana

👥670Population
💰$112,396Median HH Income▲ 47% above avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$189,600Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓48.7%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Other: 2.7%Race
White93.9%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
1%
25–44
35%
45–64
17%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
College Grads48.7% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 56% above avg
HS Graduate76 (17%)
Some College40 (8.9%)
Associates114 (25.4%)
Bachelors81 (18.1%)
Graduate Degree137 (30.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 17%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 25.4%Bachelors: 18.1%Graduate: 30.6%Edu
HS Grad17.0%
Some College8.9%
Associates25.4%
Bachelors18.1%
Graduate30.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.6%Renter: 4.4%Tenure
Owner95.6%
Renter4.4%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$112,396 ▲ 47% above avg
Median Home Value$189,600 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units225

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
67%
About Lamar, IN

Lamar is a city in Indiana, located in Spencer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 670 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Lamar is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $112,396 is above the national average. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Lamar is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,600, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lamar is well-educated. 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.88%).

Lamar, IN offers residents above-average earning potential within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Lamar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47550 670 $112,396 $189,600 7.6% 48.7% 95.6%